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• New time set in charity marathon

  THIS year's Mic Morris Run attracted bumper numbers as over 320 runners lined up to complete the 13.1 miles. read more

• Talywain slip up

  Talywain took an early lead against visitors St Peter's at Emlyn Park when centre Owain Flower kicked a penalty after some good interplay from forwards and backs. read more

• Martial art kids earn their medals

  Blaenanavon Tang Soo Do competitors have been celebrating after returning with a string of medals from a recent European Championships held in Bristol. read more

• Spirited Aber put up fight

  Abersychan 10 Abergavenny 2nds 19 read more

• 'We will improve'

  Pontypool Director of Rugby Gareth Hale has responded to criticism from sections of the Pooler support and revealed the club is in talks with a mystery player and the Newport Gwent Dragons over a possible loan arrangement, as they attempt to address their disappointing start to the season. read more

• Spooky way of raising funds

  A GRIFFITHSTOWN butcher is getting spooky to raise money for a local school. read more

• Pharmacy in closure threat

  THE new owners of Health Plus Pharmacy, Pontnewynydd have warned that patients could stand to lose out again. read more

• 'Life will never be the same'

  THE family of a Pontypool man who died along with three other men in a Gwent quarry tragedy were today marking the first anniversary of their deaths. read more

• Patients ruled out

  As an Assembly investigation into the closure of Mill Road surgery in Pontnewynydd gets underway some patients have failed to find a new practice. read more

• So close yet so far for New Inn

  New Inn will be baffled they didn't come away with anything after Caldicot took all three points. read more

• Woman escapes canal attack

  A WOMAN was helped by a passing cyclist after a terrifying attack where a man grabbed her from behind. read more

• Council shake-up

  TORFAEN council is about to undergo a radical shake-up of its divisions. Council directors could all be asked to apply for new jobs as the existing departments are reshuffled for the first time in ten years. read more

• Last-gasp goal denies Panteg

  An 88th minute strike denied Panteg a share of the spoils against Abercarn United on Saturday. read more

• Church hall needs repair

  A LLANTARNAM church hall needs a £40,000-make-over after serving its community for more than 80 years. read more

• Good start to the season

  A small group of swimmers from Blaenavon Barracudas competed in the Llanelli Sprint Meet, and returned with medals once again. read more

• Fireworks are seized in raid

  A RAID on a house in Penygarn recovered more than £100 worth of fireworks. read more

• Thieves raid pantry at Greggs

  THIEVES broke into and ransacked the Pontypool branch of Greggs, early on Monday morning. read more

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